Jeonbuk National University tops regional peers in environmental engineering rankings
Jeonbuk National University’s Department of Environmental Engineering ranked No. 1 among regional flagship national universities in Korea in both the U.S. News and QS global university rankings released this year. The university said Friday that the rankings reflect the department's international research competitiveness. The department ranked 137th globally (tied) and fifth nationally in…
Jeonbuk National University's Department of Environmental Engineering has been named the top regional university in Korea for environmental engineering in both the U.S. News and QS global university rankings. The university's international research competitiveness is reflected in these rankings, with the department achieving a global ranking of 137th (tied) and a national ranking of fifth in environmental engineering.
This marks the department's third consecutive year of holding the top position among regional flagship national universities. In the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for environmental sciences, the department secured a global position within the 251-300 band and tied for eighth nationally, further highlighting its strong performance in this field.
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